8:41 PM,
Jul. 5, 2013

Rhonda and Elijah Wyman own Asheville-based jewelry company Figs & Ginger, which makes thousands of pieces per year for major retailers.

Written by

Jason Sandford

One of the first questions that Rhonda and Elijah Wyman often get when they're selling or showing their jewelry is somewhat silly: Who is Figs, and who is Ginger?

The answer, of course, is neither. Figs & Ginger is simply a catchy name for the husband-and-wife team's company, which features handmade, eco-friendly sterling jewelry and wedding goods. The Wymans have ridden a wave of interest in handcrafted goods since they started their business about 5 1/2 years ago, just about the time they moved to Asheville.